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Taxi Ranks
The VTA provides consultancy in the planning, design and
implementation of taxi services at major events and venues, as well
as ranks across the suburbs.
Major ranks, which the VTA continues to address are:
- Australian Formula One Grand Prix
- Melbourne and Olympic Parks Sporting Precinct
- Docklands
- South Bank
- Crown Casino
- Station Pier
- Melbourne Airport
- Safe City Ranks
In the CBD, some taxi ranks are designed to be easier and safer
for use, especially at night.
Taxi totems provide travel
information in tactile and Braille text and a light that can be
activated to alert passing taxis to stop.
Safe City taxi ranks
The Safe City Taxi Rank Scheme aims to provide safe clean passge
home late at night.
Safe City taxi ranks, managed by the City of Melbourne, provide
a safer environment for passengers waiting for a taxi and for taxi
drivers waiting for passengers.
The City of melbourne is committed to incresing the number of
safe ranks and recently added 190 Bourke Street. This is the first
of several new Safe City Taxi Ranks to be established during the
next four years.
Safe City Taxi Ranks are located in improved popular pedestrian
routes with lighting and signage and Safe City security cameras.
They can be found in four locations:
- 55 King Street
- Flinders Street Station, Swanston Street
- 50 Bourke Street (near Spring Street)
- 190 Bourke Street (near Russell Street)
Each taxi rank is staffed by a security officer in a distinct
uniform.
Hours of Operation:
- from 11pm Friday to 5am Saturday
- from 11pm Saturday to 5am Sunday every weekend
- during special events such as the Melbourne Grand Prix and New
Year's Eve